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Reproductive BioMedicine Online

Reproductive BioMedicine Online is an international journal devoted to biomedical research on human conception and the welfare of the human embryo. It covers the formation, growth, and differentiation of the human embryo and publishes biological and clinical research on human reproduction, focusing on development from primordial germ cells in the fetus until mid-pregnancy, with later-stage studies included when they directly relate to earlier pregnancy events.

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Subject Obstetrics & Gynecology, Reproductive Biology
Impact Factor 3.5
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 1472-6483
eISSN 1472-6491
Invitation Only No
Cost Range USD 3850 excluding taxes for open access articles; no open access publication fee for subscription articles.

Submission Instructions

Reproductive BioMedicine Online accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Full Length Articles

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract A structured abstract is required for Full Length Articles. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract headings must be Research Question, Design, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript Manuscript should be organized as Introduction, Materials and methods, Results, Discussion, Acknowledgements, and References. Immediately after the abstract, include a short key message of approximately 50 words in two or three sentences summarizing the core findings, importance, and implications, and include 3 to 5 highlights in a separate editable file with each bullet no longer than 85 characters, plus a declaration of generative AI and AI-assisted technologies before the references if such tools were used.
References Journal names in the reference list should be abbreviated according to the List of Title Word Abbreviations.
Figures & Tables Figures must not be embedded in the text and must be uploaded as separate files, while tables must not be embedded in the text and should be placed at the end of the article or on separate pages at the end. Tables must be submitted as editable text rather than images, and captions for illustrations must be provided separately.
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Review Articles

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An unstructured abstract is required for approved Review Articles. Abstract must not exceed 200 words. Abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript Manuscript must include an Introduction explaining the topic’s importance and specific review objective or objectives and a Conclusion covering clinical implications and the need for additional research. A short key message of approximately 50 words must appear immediately after the abstract, and highlights of 3 to 5 bullet points must be submitted in a separate editable file, with any generative AI use in manuscript preparation declared in a section immediately before the references.
References Journal names in references must be abbreviated according to the List of Title Word Abbreviations.
Figures & Tables Tables longer than 5 pages online will be published online only as supplementary material, except summary tables in systematic reviews and meta-analyses, which may be included in full. Figures must not be embedded in the text and must be submitted as separate files, while tables must not be embedded in the text and should be placed at the end of the article or on separate pages at the end. Tables must be submitted as editable text rather than images, and captions for illustrations must be provided separately.
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Short Communications

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract A structured abstract is required for Short Communications. The abstract must not exceed 250 words. The abstract must be structured. The abstract must use the headings Research Question, Design, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript The manuscript must not exceed 1,000 words. The manuscript should be structured as Introduction, Methods, Results and Discussion, References. Highlights consisting of 3 to 5 bullet points must be submitted in a separate editable file, and an AI declaration section must be included immediately before the references when generative AI or AI-assisted technologies were used in manuscript preparation.
References The manuscript may include no more than 5 references. Journal names in the reference list should be abbreviated according to the List of Title Word Abbreviations.
Figures & Tables The manuscript may include no more than one table or illustration. Figures must not be embedded in the text, each illustration must be submitted as a separate file, and tables should be placed at the end of the article or on separate pages at the end. Tables must be submitted as editable text and not as images, and captions for illustrations must be provided separately.
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Letters To The Editor

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript Letters to the Editor should be no more than 250 words. Letter must refer to an article published recently in RBMO. Highlights of 3 to 5 bullet points, with each bullet point no longer than 85 characters including spaces, must be submitted in a separate editable file.
References Journal names in references should be abbreviated according to the List of Title Word Abbreviations.
Figures & Tables Figures must not be embedded in the text and each illustration must be submitted as a separate file, while tables should not be embedded in the text and should be placed at the end of the article or on separate pages at the end. Captions for illustrations must be provided separately, and tables must be submitted as editable text rather than as images.
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Recent Publications

The ‘Fertility Freefall’: a complex phenomenon requiring a multifaceted approach

Bart CJM Fauser, Juan García Velasco, Nick Macklon

10.1016/j.rbmo.2026.105773
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Expression of Concern: Adding phytoestrogens to clomiphene induction in unexplained infertility patients – a randomized trial. [Reproductive BioMedicine Online, 2008, Vol 16. No 4, 580-588]

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10.1016/j.rbmo.2026.105771
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Human menopausal gonadotrophin in a pre-filled injection pen is non-inferior to the US-approved powder formulation

Craig Witz, Eric D. Foster, Sarah A. Grover, Patrick W. Heiser

10.1016/j.rbmo.2026.105743
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Balancing science and sustainability in ART: An international survey of green issues in IVF laboratories

Francesca Farlie, Anna Gorbunova, Omar Paredes, Thomas E. Woolley, Mina Alikani, Jacques Cohen, Giles Anthony Palmer

10.1016/j.rbmo.2026.105804
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Understanding Regression Analysis: What Is Inside the Box?

Fatih Aktoz, Nikolaos P Polyzos, Christophe Blockeel

10.1016/j.rbmo.2026.105800
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

55 days submission to decision after review; 114 days submission to acceptance; 7 days acceptance to online publication

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What are the publication costs?

Open access APC: USD 3850 excluding taxes for all articles. Subscription publication: no open access publication fee.

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Research Topics

Reproductive Biology and Fertility Ovarian function and disorders Assisted Reproductive Technology and Twin Pregnancy Reproductive Health and Technologies Prenatal Screening and Diagnostics Sperm and Testicular Function Reproductive System and Pregnancy Endometriosis Research and Treatment Gynecological conditions and treatments Pluripotent Stem Cells Research Renal and related cancers Uterine Myomas and Treatments Ectopic Pregnancy Diagnosis and Management Genomic variations and chromosomal abnormalities Genetic Syndromes and Imprinting Pregnancy and preeclampsia studies Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies Human auditory perception and evaluation Ovarian cancer diagnosis and treatment Genetic and Clinical Aspects of Sex Determination and Chromosomal Abnormalities Sexual Differentiation and Disorders Birth, Development, and Health Demographic Trends and Gender Preferences Reproductive Health and Contraception Ethics and Legal Issues in Pediatric Healthcare

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